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VN66 XMM

2016 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,461 mi
Last recorded24,461 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN66 XMM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 24,461 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 24,461 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple cracks tyre perished 2012 date (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2025 20,622 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 19,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 15,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 13,602 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 6,534 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock clunk (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 3,309 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 2,251 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 2,250 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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VN66 XMM is a 2016 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.3% with a typical mileage of 15,065 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN66 XMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 10 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VN66 XMM registered?

VN66 XMM is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 November 2016.

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